Element

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

/ˈɛɫəmənt/

[noun]

Element

[NOUN]

a substance that is composed of only one type of atom and is a primary constituent of matter

synonyms : chemical element

an essential or typical feature or part of something

synonyms : component

constituent

factor

ingredient

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

synonyms : component

constituent

the most favorable environment for a plant or animal

a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

the situation in which you are happiest and most effective

one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe

Examples

1. Any investment involves an element of risk.

2. The clotted cream added a creamy element to the homemade trifle.

3. My stepmother was in her element, organizing everything.

4. The film incorporated abstract imagery and surreal elements to convey the protagonist's inner emotional journey.

Nearby words

elegant

electrophorus

electronics

electronic transistor